Comparison

NDI Test Patterns vs Vxio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NDI Test Patterns

Transform your mobile device into a professional NDI® test pattern generator. Send video and audio test signals, or create custom slideshows using your own images. Ideal for live video production workflows.

Highlights
  • Mobile NDI test pattern source
  • Audio test tone generation
  • Custom NDI slideshows
  • High-resolution photo support
  • Automatic NDI device recognition
  • iPhone and iPad compatible
Features
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The official NDI® Test Patterns application. Turn your phone or tablet into a test pattern source for any NDI® receiver. The app also supports the sending of an audio test tone at different standard volumes which is useful when checking receiver audio levels. Finally enjoy the ability to add pictures from your photo library enabling custom NDI® slide shows. NDI® (Network Device Interface) is a low latency IP video protocol developed especially for professional live video production, and is supported by an extensive list of broadcast systems from many manufacturers. NDI® HX Camera turns your iOS imaging devices into high-quality wireless a/v sources for NDI-enabled broadcast systems and software on the same network. Your device’s output is automatically recognized by NDI-enabled* video systems, ready to be mixed into live shows or even for use as a web camera when used in conjunction with NDI® Tools (ndi.tv/tools). * Note: Requires support for NDI v.4 or better. Basic Features • Easy to use • iPhone and iPad compatibility • Access your photo library to stream user photos over NDI • Multiple standard volume choices for the audio test tone Advanced Features • Support for high resolution photos • Automatic NDI device recognition Support • Knowledge Base Articles https://support.newtek.com/hc/en-us/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=iphone&commit=Search • NDI Forums https://forums.newtek.com/forumdisplay.php/360-NDI-%28Network-Device-Interface%29

About

Vxio

Stream content from NDI devices directly to your iOS device. This application acts as a monitor for NDI sources, allowing you to view content from devices like HDMI encoders on your iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • NDI source monitor
  • Stream NDI content to iOS
  • View HDMI encoder streams
  • Real-time monitoring
Features
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Vxio is a NDI® source monitor. You can use the app to stream content from other NDI devices (like HDMI encoder) to iOS. NDI® is a registered trademark of Vizrt NDI AB. Vxio is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Vizrt NDI AB.

Screenshots

NDI Test Patterns3 screens
Vxio2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vxio at every 3 weeks against NDI Test Patterns's every 4 months. Vxio also leads on ratings volume (102 vs 2). NDI Test Patterns's advantage is iOS requirement (14.4 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NDI Test Patterns holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vxio has 102 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NDI Test Patterns ships an update every 4 months, Vxio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NDI Test Patterns versus Vxio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNDI Test PatternsVxio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.8 (102 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2102 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS14.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVi(z)rt, IncChen Zhang

Customer experience

NDI Test Patterns

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Vxio

All ratings98 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NDI Test Patterns

No in-app purchases

None

Vxio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NDI Test Patterns free?
NDI Test Patterns is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vxio free?
Vxio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NDI Test Patterns or Vxio?
NDI Test Patterns is rated higher. NDI Test Patterns averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Vxio averages 4.8 from 102 ratings.
Do NDI Test Patterns or Vxio have ads?
Neither NDI Test Patterns nor Vxio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NDI Test Patterns or Vxio?
NDI Test Patterns ships an update every 4 months, and Vxio every 3 weeks. Most recently, NDI Test Patterns was updated on November 3, 2026 and Vxio on November 4, 2026.

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